Organelle Review

Front

What is the control center of the cell where genetic information is stored?

Back

Nucleus

Front

Who stated that all living cells must come from other cells?

Back

Rudolf Virchow

Front

What organelle is used to pump water out of a cell or store food?

Back

Vacuole

Front

What is the inner framework of the cell, located in the cytoplasm?

Back

Cytoskeleton

Front

What organelle allows for communication between the cell walls of adjacent plant cells?

Back

Plasmodesmata

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the role of the mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Back

The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

Front

What is the function of lysosomes?

Back

Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.

Front

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.